Portable Air Compressor
08-02-2020, 11:18 AM
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Portable Air Compressor
Since many of the posts on here for C43 owners who have switched to non run-flat tires say they purchased portable air compressors in case they find themselves with a flat tire, what portable air compressor do you use/recommend buying? All of the decently rated ones online seem to require a cigarette lighter port for power which is not an option on a 2020 C43 as it no longer has a cigarette lighter port. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated as I will be switching to non run-flat all season tires after this summer. Originally I was planning on not getting a compressor but just this past week I found myself with a flat tire due to a screw being imbedded in one of my rear tires. Thankfully I still had the run flats on so I was able to drive to get it repaired.
08-02-2020, 12:25 PM
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You have the option of the OEM "tirefit" kit. Kompressor+sealent. For sure it's not the best, compared to more decent compressors, but for an emergency situation...
08-02-2020, 02:58 PM
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I snagged this one off Amazon: AirMan ResQ Pro+ Tire Repair Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ2TBL2...p_mob_ap_share
Since many of the posts on here for C43 owners who have switched to non run-flat tires say they purchased portable air compressors in case they find themselves with a flat tire, what portable air compressor do you use/recommend buying? All of the decently rated ones online seem to require a cigarette lighter port for power which is not an option on a 2020 C43 as it no longer has a cigarette lighter port. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated as I will be switching to non run-flat all season tires after this summer. Originally I was planning on not getting a compressor but just this past week I found myself with a flat tire due to a screw being imbedded in one of my rear tires. Thankfully I still had the run flats on so I was able to drive to get it repaired.
Last edited by DVision44; 08-02-2020 at 05:04 PM.
08-02-2020, 05:29 PM
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Having these kits in your trunk might help you feel secure, but once you use it on an actual flat tire (i.e. not a tire that is just low on pressure) you will quickly learn these are virtually useless. Best-case-scenario you will get a couple of miles out of it (as opposed to 50-100 miles on a traditional spare). Just get a AAA membership and check your tire treads a few times per month.
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08-03-2020, 03:54 PM
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Since many of the posts on here for C43 owners who have switched to non run-flat tires say they purchased portable air compressors in case they find themselves with a flat tire, what portable air compressor do you use/recommend buying? All of the decently rated ones online seem to require a cigarette lighter port for power which is not an option on a 2020 C43 as it no longer has a cigarette lighter port. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated as I will be switching to non run-flat all season tires after this summer. Originally I was planning on not getting a compressor but just this past week I found myself with a flat tire due to a screw being imbedded in one of my rear tires. Thankfully I still had the run flats on so I was able to drive to get it repaired.
08-06-2020, 08:54 PM
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